Imagine your perfect family ski vacation. It's all smiles and blue skies and happy kids gliding safely on snow, right?
Now let's face reality. One child is sliding out of control down the hill while the other is whining that they don't want to ski anymore. How do you get them to that happy place with smiles and blue skies?
Through play.
“As a new ski mom I was really nervous about doing things "right" on the ski hill with my kids. I loved feeling prepared with the right clothing and attitude and we even watched some of the videos together so my older kids could learn a few things too. I'm super grateful to the Online Family Ski School for giving me the confidence I needed to help my kids on the hill!”-Jess Curran, Idaho
Improve Ski Skills Through Games.
You've taught the basics. You've done the lessons. Now what?
As a parent, you'll likely ski alongside your child more than any instructor or coach ever will. How do you help them have fun while improving their skiing?
By using ski games!
We are three ski moms with 35 years combined experience teaching skiing privately and professionally. We know the learn-to-ski process can be daunting. That's why we designed this course with simple tips, games and activities to engage children in learning ski skills.
"I feel like the Online Family Ski School gave me lots of little tips that made the whole process of teaching my boys to ski easier and more positive. I don't think I would have thought of playing "red light, green light" on my own, but it is one of the boys' favorites and it teaches a skill while having fun and playing a game."
- Sarah S, mom of 6, 4 and 2 year old boys
We can help you achieve the picture perfect family ski experience.
Imagine
- Having fun and staying safe while sliding down a snowy hillside.
- Spending quality family time together on the chairlift.
- Creating unforgettable winter memories with your kids.
- Teaching skiing through play.
Teach your child to ski through games.
- Children process their world through play and imagination. Online Family Ski School uses that natural focus to help teach skiing through fun activities. You'll learn:
- How to teach your kids to support their own body weight, control their speed and stop on skis. No more wet noodle kids!
- Games to introduce turning on skis, edging and proper weight distribution.
- Activities to reinforce concepts learned in lessons.
Designed to be used on it’s own, or in combination with professional ski lessons, the Online Family Ski School is your one-stop source for inspiration, information and a lifetime of family skiing fun.
Designed by parents, for parents.
Online Family Ski School is an online course designed to help you teach your kids to ski through play. In addition to filling your playbook with actionable ski games for kids, content includes:
- Answering frequently asked questions
- What to wear for a successful ski day
- Equipment
- Teaching tips for both on and off the snow
- How to assess the right time, right place, and right weather for teaching your child to ski
- Body position
- How to safely load and unload a magic carpet, tow rope and chairlift with kids
- Teaching the wedge, how to stop and control speed while skiing
- Teaching how to turn on skis
Kids learn best through play.
Create family memories through having fun on snow together. Online Family Ski School helps you engage your child in learning in a fun and meaningful way. The games taught in these lessons are designed to help kids practice ski skills like:
- Proper body position
- Forming a wedge
- Introducing turns
- Controlling speed
Whether your child is totally comfortable on skis, or has never tried on skis before, the games provided in this course can improve your family ski experience, leaving everyone in smiles.
Join an exclusive community.
In addition to great course content, students of the Online Family Ski School can join our private facebook group where you can:
- Ask questions
- Connect with other students
- Share your family ski victories
Your Instructor
Alyssa Erickson, Kristen Lummis and Susan Strayer know what it's like to ski with kids. With decades of combined ski experience, these ladies know how to help you teach your child to ski.
Alyssa Erickson authors the blog kidproject.org. She's based in Utah where she skis with her husband, three kids and their dog. She's been skiing since the age of two, spent years as a ski racer and ski coach.
Kristen Lummis is the brave ski mom over at Braveskimom.com. Her passion for skiing has taken her all over the world. Kristen and her husband live in Colorado, where they taught their boys to ski at age three. Although both sons are now in college, they still make time to ski as a family.
Susan Strayer writes at MountainMomandTots.com. She has a degree in Marriage, Family and Human Development, lives full time at Sundance Mountain Resort and has experience as a professional snowboard instructor.
Course Curriculum
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StartVIDEO: Learning to Wedge, Part One (6:05)
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StartVIDEO: Learning to Wedge, Part Two (6:37)
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StartDownloadable Learning to Wedge Games
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StartVIDEO: Parent Positions for Teaching (6:40)
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StartFive Positions for Parents Skiing With Kids
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StartTeaching the Wedge: Tips for Success and Troubleshooting
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StartTools of the Trade That Can Help Your Child Learn to Ski
Frequently Asked Questions
You don't want to miss this chance to create family ski memories together. Sign up today!